The Arizona Cardinals are on a roll winning two straight, while the Carolina Panthers are winners of three out of their last four games. The Carolina Panthers (5-2) play host to the Arizona Cardinals (4-2), Sunday October 26, at Bank of America Stadium for some bone crushing NFL Week 8 action. NFL oddsmakers at Looselines.com have the Panthers as -4 point home favorites over the Cardinals with the over/under posted at 43 ½ points. Get your Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 8 Predictions in now at Looselines.com
The Panthers thrashed the Saints 30-7 at home in Week 7. QB Jake Delhomme made 14 of 22 passes for 195 yards with two touchdown passes; he has seven touchdown passes for 1,533 yards and five interceptions in seven starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Jonathan Stewart with 17 carries for 68 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Steve Smith with 6 catches for 122 yards with one touchdown. The Panthers are averaging 21 ppg and they give up an average 14.9 ppg. At home they are 4-0 SU where they average 27 ppg and they give up an average 8.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 16th in the league averaging 324 yards a game, their 16th ranked passing game is good for 210 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 15th in the league averaging 114 yards a game. RB Jonathan Stewart leads the Panthers with five touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 5th best in the league thanks to their 2nd ranked pass defense that allows 168 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 14th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 107 yards per-game. The Panthers are 4-2-1 ATS and 1-6 over/under.
The Cardinals beat the Cowboys, in OT, 30-24 back in Week 6. QB Kurt Warner made 22 of 30 passes for 236 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception; he has 12 touchdown passes for 1,708 yards and five interceptions in six starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Edgerrin James with 9 carries for a low 29 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Steve Breaston with 8 catches for 102 yards with one touchdown while WR Larry Fitzgerald chipped in with a touchdown. The Cardinals are averaging 29.5 ppg and they give up an average 24 ppg. On the road they are 1-2 SU where they average 25 ppg and they give up a whopping average 31 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 6th best in the league averaging 360 yards a game; their 2nd ranked passing game is good for 273 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 28th in the league averaging 86 yards a game. WR Anquan Boldin leads the Cardinals with five touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 14th in the league no thanks to their 20th ranked pass defense that allows 220 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 11th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 93 yards per-game. The Cardinals are 4-2 ATS and 4-2 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Panthers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
- Panthers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
- Panthers are 4-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Panthers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Cardinals are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 8.
- Under is 6-0 in Panthers last 6 games overall.
Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 8 Predictions
When: Sun, Oct 26, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Looselines.com
Pick: Panthers -4
Point-Spreads.com Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 8 Predictions – Panthers -4
The Bottom Line: It’s going to be a close game, but the Panthers at home are a great bet to make. Get your Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 8 Predictions in now at Looselines.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
